How to Use Google Pay in Bangladesh: A 2025 Guide to Secure Contactless Payments

With the official launch of Google Pay in Bangladesh on June 24, 2025, the digital payment landscape is evolving rapidly for users nationwide. This long-anticipated move not only marks a new era in the country’s fintech adoption but also empowers millions with the ability to make secure, contactless payments using their Android smartphones. And it’s not just hype — this integration is already live, offering users a fast, easy, and fee-free way to make transactions. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

How to Use Google Pay in Bangladesh

The Google Pay platform, now integrated within the Google Wallet app, allows users to link their City Bank Mastercard or Visa cards and start tapping to pay at any NFC-enabled POS terminal — both domestically and internationally. This service, launched in partnership with City Bank, Google, Mastercard, and Visa, ensures secure payment processing without requiring physical cards.

• Own an Android phone running version 9 or higher
• Install or update Google Wallet from the Play Store
• Ensure NFC is turned on and set Google Pay as your default payment app
• Scan or enter your City Bank card details

Benefits of Google Pay for Bangladeshi Users

• Make secure payments without carrying a wallet
• Use one app for in-store and online transactions
• Send and receive money peer-to-peer directly
• Track and manage all cards and passes in one place

Google Pay encrypts user data and even issues virtual card numbers to protect real card details, enhancing transaction security.

Setting Up Google Wallet on Your Phone

• Search and install Google Wallet from the Play Store
• Launch the app and log in with your Google Account
• Add your debit/credit card using the camera or manual entry
• Verify via OTP or banking app prompts

Where Can You Use Google Pay in Bangladesh?

• Retail stores and restaurants with contactless POS terminals
• Online platforms offering \”Buy with Google Pay\” options
• International outlets that support NFC payments

Security Features and User Control

Every payment is authenticated by face, fingerprint, or screen lock, and card data is not stored or shared. Virtual cards are used in online payments to mask actual card numbers.

Real-World Use: Launch Event in Dhaka

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur officially launched Google Pay in the country at a Dhaka hotel. This marks City Bank as the first and only local bank directly integrated with Google Pay to date.

What Google Wallet Can Store

• Boarding passes
• Loyalty cards
• Transport tickets
• Event passes

Looking Ahead

As Google Pay continues to evolve in Bangladesh, more partnerships and features are expected. For now, City Bank users are uniquely positioned to benefit from this shift to digital payments. Others should stay tuned for future support as the rollout broadens.

Google Pay is more than a convenience — it’s a commitment to a cashless, cardless future for Bangladesh. With this launch, users get an easy, fast, and globally accepted way to transact securely right from their phones.

You Must Know:

• What do I need to use Google Pay in Bangladesh?
  You need an Android phone (version 9+), NFC support, the Google Wallet app, and a City Bank Mastercard or Visa.
• Can I use Google Pay with other Bangladeshi banks?
  Currently, only City Bank is supported, but expansion to other banks is expected soon.
• Is Google Pay secure for online purchases?
  Yes. It uses virtual card numbers and encrypted data for added security in both online and in-store transactions.
• How do I know if a store accepts Google Pay?
  Look for the contactless symbol on the POS terminal. Most modern terminals in major cities are compatible.
• Does Google Pay charge any fees in Bangladesh?
  No. Google Pay does not charge users any transaction fees.
• Can I still use my physical card if I’ve added it to Google Pay?
  Yes. Your physical card remains active and usable alongside the digital version.